My first article was filled with tidbits to consider regarding the use of iPads, but now I can write about the fun part- the apps! For the last few years, I have been on the hunt for fun, useful, friendly, and most importantly, free, apps. There are thousands of applications to sift through, but with the help of some great bloggers and library ... Continue Reading...
iPads in the Library
Incorporating iPads in the library (and the school) is perhaps the biggest trend in education today. The idea seems so simple- get iPads, find apps, and let students swipe away into the 21st century. However, as we all know, nothing is ever that simple. I intended to write this article about all of the apps I am using and how I am using them, but I ... Continue Reading...
Juggling Class Time and Checkout
Due to a 70 minute Reading block and six 50 minute scheduled Library Special classes a day at my school, there's only 20 minutes left at the beginning of the day for ‘Open Check-out’. I had to get creative in order to get 700 students into the library to check out books when they needed them. I implemented ‘Flex Check-Out’ during ... Continue Reading...
Collaborating With Teachers
As a traveling librarian, half of my day is spent in one building and the other half in another. My schedule doesn’t allow for much collaboration with other teachers, especially other librarians. Over the last ten years, I have tried many different ways to collaborate with classroom teachers. In the beginning, it was very challenging to ... Continue Reading...
Author Spotlight: Henry Cole
One of my favorite author/illustrators is Henry Cole. He has illustrated many books for authors and has written and illustrated his own books. I first was introduced to Henry Cole when my parents attended a Reading Conference in Maryland. He and Pamela Duncan Edwards were two of the presenters. My parents know how much I love children’s literature, ... Continue Reading...
Free Banned Books Week Activities
Banned Books Week is almost here! According to the Banned Books Week website, Banned Books Week began in 1982 "in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries." Banned Books Week draws attention to the issue of censorship and the freedom to choose reading materials. An increasing number ... Continue Reading...
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